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MX04 FOA

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,484 mi
Last recorded53,484 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 FOA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 53,484 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 53,014 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 52,313 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 Nov 2022 49,809 miles

Lower Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,702 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

covered by underseal

Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,508 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 47,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,551 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,303 miles

Front REGISTRATION PLATE HAS MOVEMENT BUT IS SECURE

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 44,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front REGISTRATION PLATE HAS MOVEMENT BUT IS SECURE

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 42,552 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE HAS A WATER LEAK

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 42,552 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE HAS A WATER LEAK

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 39,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front outter CV boot leaking grease, still prevents the ingress of dirt and water.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,842 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,755 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 33,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,147 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 29,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 23,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

front discs pitted on inner face

slight pitting on rear discs

Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 15,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,924 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 7,894 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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MX04 FOA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 55,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX04 FOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX04 FOA registered?

MX04 FOA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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